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Spyderco Paramilitary 2 vs Spyderco Delica 4 FRN

Spyderco Paramilitary 2 ($200) vs Spyderco Delica 4 FRN ($90) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right folding knife.

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Spyderco
Paramilitary 2
$200
Enthusiast Fave
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Spyderco
Delica 4 FRN
$90
Lightest Full-Size Folder
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Spec-by-spec
SpecSpyderco Paramilitary 2Spyderco Delica 4 FRN
Price$200$90
Weight122g60g
SteelCPM-S30V
LockCompression lockBack lock
Weight122g60g
Blade3.44" leaf shape2.875" VG-10
HandleG-10FRN (Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon)
OriginGolden, CO USASeki City, Japan
OpenSpyderhole
Pros & Cons

Spyderco Paramilitary 2

  • Compression lock flawless
  • G-10 excellent grip
  • Countless sprint run variants
  • Best-in-class blade geometry
  • Strong resale value
  • 122g heavier than Bugout
  • $200 premium
  • Compression lock unfamiliar initially

Spyderco Delica 4 FRN

  • 60g industry-leading for full-size
  • VG-10 Japan-made sharp from factory
  • Full-flat grind versatile slicing
  • $90 with Japan quality
  • FRN handle indestructible
  • FRN handle not premium feel
  • Back lock slower to close
  • No flipper deployment
Spyderco Delica 4 FRN is the better value at $90. Both are part of our curated folding knife index — tap through to check current pricing.
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